The British Agent Who Tried to Kill Lenin
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Lockhart Plot: A Dangerous Scheme
This chapter explores the audacious Lockhart plot to assassinate Lenin in 1918, involving various intelligence officers and military personnel driven by a desire for regime change in Russia. It highlights the chaotic aftermath of Dora Kaplan's assassination attempt on Lenin, triggering the Red Terror and impacting both political dynamics and foreign agents. Ultimately, the narrative reflects on the enduring consequences for key figures involved in the conspiracy and their complex relationships with Soviet politics.
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